Question

Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression.
Seat on elephant’s back
A. Saddle
B. Hawdah
C. Lounge
D. Hoof

Answer 1

Hint:In such types of questions we need to replace a sentence with an appropriate word. This type of questions are called as one word substitution. It is an integral part of vocabulary. It means a sentence is replaced with a single word. For example: Poly- A prefix meaning “many,” as in polygon, a figure having many sides.

Complete answer:
Let us now try to find the meaning of the given words one by one and find the correct option.

Option A) saddle - Saddle is a seat fastened to the back of the horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear. This option is incorrect as the saddle is not the correct word for the phrase seat on elephant’s back.

Option B) hawdah - Seat on elephant’s back is known as hawdah. It is (in South Asia) a seat for riding on the back of an elephant or camel, typically with a canopy and accommodating two or more people. This option is correct as the word hawdah is the correct substitution for the phrase.

Option C) lounge - Lounge means a public area where one can sit or relax. This option is incorrect as the word lounge is not the correct substitution for the phrase seat on elephant’s back.

Option D) hoof - Hoof is the horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, especially a horse. This option is incorrect as the word hoof is not the correct substitution for the phrase seat on elephant’s back.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note:One-word substitution is the use of one word in place of a wordy phrase in order to make the sentence structure clearer. The meaning, with the replacement of the phrase remains identical while the sentence becomes shorter. Example- one who does not express himself freely- Introvert.